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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
3
About 1500 people gathered Sunday as Sweetwater mayor Lester Reeves and Judge KR C Crane broke ground on the Oak Creek dam project. The ceremony occurred atop the hill crest using a 47 year old shovel as citizens watched.
Bronte residents and Coke County discuss the absence of a second primary election. Mayor H O Whitt condemns restricted voting rights while Sweetwater officials outline the Oak Creek dam project, its cost, site near Bronte and Abilene routes, and water delivery plans for Sweetwater and Bronte.
Miss Dorene Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Lee of Blackwell married Joseph D Taylor in a 3 30 pm ceremony at Fort Chadbourne Baptist Church officiated by Rev Bill Moore on Sunday August 27 Best man was Royce Dean Clark of Bronte bridesmaid was Est a Lee sister of the bride The couple resides north of Bronte where Taylor works in farming The couple stayed for a wedding trip to Sweetwater Lake
Two wildcats in the Bronte vicinity report drilling ahead with no shows through Wednesday. Lion Oil No. 1 Wunie Wal drop at 2,805 feet, near Hayrick Mountain. Humble No. 1 Noah Pruitt at 3,550 feet northeast of Bronte. Union No. 2-B Daisy McCutchen nearing Cisco section after Union No. 1-B was plugged. Field named McCutchen Place in Fort Chadbourne Field. Preparations underway for Humble No. 1 E. H Schuch near Tom Green County line.
A brief society note celebrates the marriage of James A Well and his spouse in a local ceremony. The item records the union as a community highlight with no additional details about the venue or date.
The Blackwell school will open on September 4 under Superintendent W O V Stephenson. Faculty for 1950 51 includes MooEL Maxwell coach Rita Sheppard Miss Rita Sheppard etc with several positions listed. A faculty meeting is set for Saturday at TQain and an opening day program is planned for Monday inviting all to attend.
The list records patient admissions and discharges across several dates in August. Olan Litthe and Mrs Carl Finley appear among admitted and later dismissed patients. Other admissions include Joe Ed Scott Mike Murphy and infants, with multiple discharges for Scott Snead Skipworth and Wells cases.
Bronte's first bale of 1950 was ginned at the Farmers Marketing Association plant. Clyde Davis delivered the 570 pound bale on Tuesday August 20 near Oak Creek, east of town. The bale earned 18.50 in premium money from locals, with donations of merchandise from merchants and a $5 donation from Davis to the Floyd Bay well family after a fire.
Miss Tomlinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wo BL Tonsdinsen Bronte and LeDrew Arrott son of Mr and Mrs GL Arrott were united in marriage Saturday August 26 at 3 pm in the Bronte Methodist Church. Clergyman J B Poller officiated. Maid of honor Wanda Tidwell and best man Wayne Arrott attended. The couple will live on the Arrott ranch south of Bronte after both being Bronte High School graduates.
Coke County announces 1951 tax valuation at 12.358 million dollars led by 3.29 million dollar increase from last year due to oil activity. Sheriff Paul Good reports total taxes collected will reach 320,722.38 with allocations to county state road fund and school districts.
Bronte schools set to reopen Monday September 11 with 16 teachers after adding three staff. Supt J Care roll announced faculty includes Miss Creel and Mrs Creel for fifth grade, Mr Daniel for high school English, and others as work on remodeling nears completion.
James Bo Mitchell, a Bronte native and World War II veteran, serves with United Nations forces in Korea. He reports heat and hardship, notes evacuation at times, and says his unit in the Motor Division remains in action after moving from the Philippines aboard USS forces.
The funeral was held for Afes Mitchell's nephew as Portas Bow of Eb Taso requested the family wish to be hededbat Nevada Collar Counts. An airpline pilot for the US Border Patrol died in a plane wreck near An thans NOME on Tuesday August 29. The crash occurred northwest of BE Pase with the pilot on patrol. his plane developed engine trouble and plunged into a canal ditch.
Fort Chadbourne Baptist Church north of Bronte will host a revival starting Sunday. Rev. Bill Moore announces morning services at 10 o clock and evening services at 7 30. Church members invite the public to attend both sessions.
Fire destroyed the Fr H Bagwell home on Sunday after an apparent stove explosion. Loss includes furniture and household goods valued around 1500 with 500 insurance. Bronte Volunteer Fire Department arrived but could not save the house. Neighboring residents and churches aided the Bagwells in their loss.
A noted Chi investment firm advances a ground-breaking for a major development. Completion targets 180 days with phased work, signaling rapid progress and local economic impact.
Bronte City Council will meet at 7 30 p m on September 15 1950 to consider the budget for the fiscal year April 1 1950 to March 31 1951. The public is invited to attend this meeting. H O Whitt mayor.
Band Director Vershel Smith announces 1950-51 band enrollment today for all students. Parents may arrange lessons during registration. The band aims to be organized before the fall football season begins with a first game set for September 15.
The Bronze WSCS of the First Methodist Church met Monday at 3 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Joe Rawlings with the third birthday canvas committee hosting. Mrs Edna Butner chaired the committee and refreshments were served to members including Mrs. Rawlings, Carter, Ru Sarah Francis Whatley, McDonald, and others. WSCS presented Mrs Rawlings with a lifetime membership at the close of the meeting.
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